Romariz

What Romariz does

Romariz is a privately held Brazilian food ingredients manufacturer founded in 1968, headquartered in Brazil (São Paulo area based on the +55 11 phone prefix). The company produces a broad portfolio of B2B ingredients and solutions including breadcrumbs and panko flour, wheat for kibbeh, complete coating/breading systems (pre-coatings, binders, final breaders, One-Step Systems, Tempura Systems), sauces, seasonings and flavors, microwave and ready-to-eat popcorn, and potato and pea derivatives. Its core production technology includes the only optical grain selection line for wheat processing in Brazil, providing differentiated yield, flavor, and water absorption.

The company serves four distinct B2B segments through dedicated sales channels: Industry (customized formulations for industrial food manufacturers), Food Service (professional-grade product line with Traditional and Quick Preparation sub-lines), Private Label (full-portfolio contract manufacturing with labeling and legal support), and Export (international markets via dedicated export operations and a multilingual website in Portuguese, English, and Spanish). Romariz also partners with Emsland Group (Germany) to distribute potato and pea derivatives including native and modified starches, pea protein, and pea fiber. Quality credentials include ISO 9000 certification, pioneered in its segment in 1998, and BRC certification held since 2012.

Romariz generates revenue through direct B2B sales of food ingredients and customized formulations. The company operates its own Centro Tecnológico Romariz with R&D laboratories, product-segment-specific labs, a sensory evaluation laboratory, an experimental kitchen, and a pilot plant for targeted testing. Commercial operations are supported by a multi-language corporate website and dedicated email channels per segment (industria, foodservice, marcas, exportacao), with personalized technical and commercial support as the primary GTM posture. No revenue figures, headcount, funding history, or ownership structure are publicly disclosed.

Name

Romariz

Legal name

Romariz

Website

https://romariz.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Romariz is a Brazilian food ingredients manufacturer founded in 1968, producing breadcrumbs, coating systems, sauces, seasonings, popcorn, and potato and pea derivatives for B2B clients across industry, food service, private label, and export segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Ingredients Manufacturing

NAICS

Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing (31182), Seasoning and Dressing Manufacturing (31194)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Crackers, Biscuits & Grain Snacks Manufacturing (savory biscuits, crispbreads) (AFAKABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Potato & Vegetable Chips Manufacturing (AFAKAIAA)

Keywords

• Food ingredients manufacturing
• Coating systems breadcrumbs
• Private label manufacturing
• Wheat processing solutions
• Popcorn production

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. B2B Food Ingredients and Solutions: Romariz generates revenue through the sale of food ingredients and solutions to B2B customers across industry, food service, private label, and export segments. The company offers an extensive product portfolio including breadcrumbs, wheat for kibbeh, coating systems, sauces, seasonings, potato and pea derivatives, and popcorn, with capability for customized formulations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Romariz manufactures and sells B2B food ingredients and customized solutions including breadcrumbs (Panko and traditional flour), wheat for kibbeh, complete coating/breading systems, sauces, seasonings, potato and pea derivatives, and popcorn (microwave and ready-to-eat). The company serves industrial food manufacturers, food service operators, private label brands, and international export markets with capabilities for tailored formulations supported by its in-house Centro Tecnológico.

Product overview

Romariz is a Brazilian food ingredients and solutions company founded in 1968, offering a diversified portfolio of products organized into two main categories: food ingredients (core products) and service offerings. The core product portfolio includes Panko Flour and Breadcrumb Flour (Farináceos), Wheat for Kibbeh (Trigo para Kibe), Coating Systems (Empanamento), Sauces (Molhos), Seasonings and Flavors (Condimentos e Aromatizantes), Potato and Pea Derivatives, and Popcorn (both Microwave and Ready to Eat varieties). The company also provides service offerings including a dedicated Food Service Line with Traditional and Quick Preparation sub-lines, Industry Solutions for customized industrial applications, Private Label manufacturing services, and Export services. All products are supported by the company's quality certifications (ISO 9001, BRC) and R&D capabilities through its Technological Center with laboratories, pilot plant, and experimental kitchen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Panko Flour (Panko)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Emsland GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationRomariz has a partnership with Emsland Group - a company based in Germany and currently the world leader in starches, potato flakes, and pea processing. The partnership covers the entire line of potato and pea derivatives including potato flakes for mashed potatoes, potato flakes for gnocchi, potato starch, native and modified starches from potatoes and peas, pea protein, and pea fiber. Applications include pasta, soups, sausages, potato snacks, frozen foods, bakery, and nutraceuticals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• McCormick & Company: Global flavor manufacturer with strong seasoning, spice, and condiment portfolios serving food manufacturers and foodservice. Directly comparable to Romariz's Condimentos e Aromatizantes (seasonings and flavors) and Molhos (sauces) product lines.
• Sensient Technologies: Global manufacturer of flavors, fragrances, and natural colors for food, beverage, and consumer products. Comparable to Romariz's seasonings, flavors, and coating system ingredient portfolio for industrial and foodservice customers.
• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition company offering food ingredients, flavors, and functional solutions across industries. Comparable to Romariz across its sauces, seasonings, coating systems, and ingredient solutions portfolios serving B2B customers.
• Tate & Lyle: Global food and beverage ingredients company focused on sweeteners, texturants, and functional ingredients. Comparable to Romariz's ingredient solutions across sauces, coatings, and starch derivative applications.
• Ingredion Incorporated: Global ingredient solutions provider specializing in starches, sweeteners, and plant-based proteins. Comparable to Romariz's potato and pea derivatives (starches, pea protein, pea fiber) distributed in partnership with Emsland Group.
• Symrise: Global manufacturer of flavors, fragrances, and food ingredients with strong presence in savory taste solutions. Comparable to Romariz's seasonings, flavors, and sauces portfolio for industrial and foodservice applications.
• Newly Weds Foods: Global leader in breadings, coatings, seasonings, and functional ingredients for the food industry. Direct competitor to Romariz's pioneer breading systems line (pre-coatings, binders, One-Step Systems, Tempura), serving industrial food manufacturers with similar B2B product portfolios.
• IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances): Global leader in flavors, fragrances, and food ingredients serving consumer goods and food manufacturers. Comparable to Romariz across its sauces, seasonings, and food ingredient solutions for industrial B2B customers.

Broad incumbents

• Cargill: Global agribusiness and food ingredients giant with broad portfolio spanning starches, sweeteners, oils, and proteins. Operates in Brazil and competes broadly with Romariz's ingredient solutions, though it is not specialized in Romariz's breading/coating niche.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): Global food processing and ingredients company with extensive operations in grain processing, flavors, and specialty ingredients. A broad incumbent competing across multiple categories where Romariz operates, including starches and seasonings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moinho-romariz

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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